UPCOMING EVENTS

HCLA BackStage Pass | North End Tour 

Wednesday, May 21 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | North End | Carmel

Join HCLA as we explore North End, Carmel’s newest mixed residential community. Hear firsthand from residents and learn about the innovative housing model pioneered by Old Town. This approach integrates individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities into a broader community by providing attainable housing units within a mixed-income setting.

In addition to touring the residential space North End offers, we will also visit local businesses that employ and support the community, and briefly tour Fields Market Garden, a nonprofit urban farm rooted in partnership and purpose.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at how leadership, collaboration, and thoughtful development can transform a city block into a thriving, integrated community.

Developed by Old Town Companies in partnership with RDOOR, North End includes 168 apartments—40 reserved for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)—alongside for-sale homes, greenspace, an urban market garden, walking paths, a pool, and the on-site Freeland’s restaurant, which sources ingredients directly from Fields Market Garden. With its headquarters on-site, Old Town is deeply engaged in fostering an inclusive, connected neighborhood.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as this tour will be a walking tour of the development.

HCLA BackStage Pass tickets are $10.00 for this event and can be paid via credit card at the link below. If you are interested in paying by check or cash, please reach out to HCLA staff at engagement@hcla.net.

About HCLA BackStage Pass Programs

HCLA BackStage Pass programs allow HCLA alumni and class members a chance to see behind the scenes or receive an exclusive tour of new developments and community resources across Hamilton County. HCLA hopes these tours allow you to revisit learning from your HCLA class experience and reconnect with the growth and operations of the county.

Thank you to Church Church Hittle + Antrim for sponsoring the 2024-2025 BackStage Pass events.

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12th Annual HCLA Leadership Summit

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Embassy Suites and Conference Center Noblesville

Join the Hamilton County Leadership Academy at its 12th annual Leadership Summit for lunch, recognition of the HCLA Distinguished Alumni & Honorary Alumni awards recipients, and a panel on the impact of sports in Hamilton County.

Hamilton County is a standout destination for sports, thanks to the shared vision and collaboration of community partners across the region. This year’s Leadership Summit brings together a unique panel of community leaders who each play a vital role in shaping the local sports industry. Together, they’ll explore how access to sports drives economic development, enhances quality of life, and strengthens the identity of our county.

From championship-caliber facilities to game-changing leadership, Hamilton County’s sports story is one of momentum, partnership, and purpose. Join us for a high-energy conversation about where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and how sports continue to be a powerful force for connection and growth.

Registration Details

There are several avenues for tickets, and we want to make sure you are finding the ideal fit for you and your guests. Anyone is welcome to attend the Leadership Summit: HCLA alumni, HCLA partners, HCLA educators, and future HCLA participants. 

Ticket options include:

  • Full table sponsorship for 8 attendees: $1,250

  • Half table sponsorship for 4 attendees: $500

  • Individual attendee registration: $65

HCLA Class of 2025 members and HCLA Gold Alumni Club members receive ONE (1) complimentary registration for the Leadership Summit. If you are a HCLA Class of 2025 member or HCLA Gold Alumni Club member, be sure to select that ticket type in your registration form. If you aren’t sure if you are an active Gold Alumni Club member, please reach out to us at engagement@hcla.net. 

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Registration for the 2025 HCLA Leadership Summit closes Friday, June 13. 

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